2017 Antonin Rodet Puligny-Montrachet
Winemaker Notes: Shiny white gold. Aromas of citrus enhanced by delicately toasted vanilla notes. Fresh and light in the mouth, with a good minerality and discreet woody notes. The finale is long and charming.
After spending the winter building up their strength, the vines profited fully from a very warm spring, with budburst in early April ensuring a head start in terms of the growth cycle that was maintained right up to the harvest. The plants progressed from stage to stage free from hindrance, and by mid-June, were flowering before rapid fruit set. An early vintage was confirmed.
During the summer, a few spells of heatwave alternated with more mixed weather. However, ripening continued at a good pace and by the end of August, the first grapes were being picked, two weeks ahead of average. Harvesting continued until mid-September as each plot reached peak maturity.
Harvest started on September the 6th in our vineyards and ended on September the 30th in the late parcels.
The grapes were in exceptional health and required virtually no sorting. Everyone was very enthusiastic about this fabulous fruit, its peak ripeness, and the volumes produced.
The Chardonnay grapes for the white wines were picked at peak ripeness, wine aging is on process and promises wines with a very nice balance.
Country | France |
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Region | Burgundy |
Vintage | 2017 |
Winery | Antonin Rodet |
Grape Varietals | Chardonnay |
Size | 750 milliliter |